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Degrees and Programs

With nearly 100 undergraduate, 140 graduate programs and many more minors, concentrations and certificates, Saint Louis University offers a truly personalized experience.

Academic Calendar

Keep up with important dates, including withdrawal deadlines, exam schedules and University breaks.

University Libraries

SLU libraries offer access to experienced librarians, comprehensive databases and more to help you succeed.
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New First-Year Students

Apply to be a Billiken through the Common Application and find important information on financial aid, visits and more.

International Students

SLU is home to many highly competitive graduate programs. Learn how you can be a part of our diverse community of scholars.

Dates and Deadlines

Explore SLU’s different application paths and discover which is the right fit for you.
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Housing and Residence Life

Life: Single or double? Suite or community-style living? Find out what you need to make SLU home.

Student Involvement

With more than 250 student organizations on campus, Saint Louis University makes it easy to find your niche.

Career Services

Career Services helps students and alumni develop into successful professionals.
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Student Research

Billikens can get involved with groundbreaking research as early as their freshmen year.

Research Institute

SLU’s Research Institute pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

Research Impact

Find out how SLU researchers have impacted humanity by taking on its biggest challenges.
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Billiken Tickets

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Chaifetz Arena

Find what you need to plan your visit to SLU’s premier entertainment venue.

Intramurals and Club Sports

Intramurals and Club Sports: Get active and get involved in any of SLU’s 30-plus athletic clubs.
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History

Saint Louis University has been providing students with a rigorous, excellent education for 200 years.

Key Facts

Looking for some fast facts? Find out more about Saint Louis University.

Our Catholic, Jesuit identity

Our Catholic, Jesuit Identity: Learn how SLU’s Catholic, Jesuit identity shapes how we teach and serve.

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Visit SLU Become a Billiken What's a Billiken, you ask?

Mission-Focused, Student-Centered, Research-Driven

Saint Louis University prepares students to do good. With nearly 100 academic programs to choose from, you'll explore your passion and gain the skills to make a difference.

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An Inside Look at SLU

The best way to learn about Saint Louis University is to come see it for yourself. Explore campus, meet students and learn about our majors, financial aid, housing and more.

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Saint Louis University's mascot is the Billiken, but what exactly IS a Billiken? Learn more about this unique good-luck figure and how he came to represent SLU.

Say it loud: We're Billikens and proud! Check out one of SLU's most iconic Fall Welcome traditions, the annual Spirit Competition, followed by a Billiken soccer game.

Saint Louis University’s Oath of Inclusion is a student-led initiative that is an inspiration of what we can accomplish together.

Saint Louis University students, alumni and parents agree: There's something special about being a Billiken.

At SLU, students and alumni have access to career planning resources, job and internship opportunities, and the University's strong connections with employers in the St. Louis region and beyond.

SLU News

Read the latest headlines from Saint Louis University – from research breakthroughs to student achievements to major campus events.

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Alumni Achievement

Billiken Alum Tim Ream Captains World Cup Team

Summer Orientation

SLU 101 Welcomes New Billikens to Campus

Everything you need to know about SLU 101.

Student Visionaries

Political Science Major Joins Initiative to Shape American Education

Faith Townsell has been appointed to the Aspen Institute’s Rising Generations Strategy Group, a national effort to shape a bold, shared vision for the future of American education.

Ready for Take Off!

SLU Aviators Compete in 2,500-mile Race

The Saint Louis University pilots will fly in the all-women's Air Race Classic over four days.

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Anna Godlewski, a female student smiles into her mirror while holding up her cell phone to record a video. She has long brown hair and is wearing a pair of headphones.

Ethan Yost

Martha Barnds, a female student smiles at the camera while standing in a room with red walls that are covered in framed paintings.

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Reueline Arulanandam, a female student smiles at the camera while sitting on the edge of an ornate fountain. The photo has been heavily filtered to look like a vintage film photo.

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Jordan Ireland, a female student with curly hair wearing a pair of Saint Louis University scrubs, writes on a tablet

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Events

Jun 29

SLU 101 Orientation Session

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Jun 30

SLU 101 Orientation Session

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Jul 10

SLU Showcase

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Busch Student Center